US Approves Asthma Drug to Treat Food Allergies — VOA Learning English
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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report.
The U.S. food and drug agency has approved a medication already used to treat the breathing condition asthma to treat people for food allergies.
On February 16, the United States Food and Drug Administration (or FDA) approved Xolair for a new use. Xolair has become the first medication approved by the FDA to reduce allergic reactions caused by food allergies.
Xolair is the brand name, or commercial name, for the drug omalizumab.
Many people who suffer from allergies — and their families —worry about exposure to things that cause allergic reactions. They might avoid eating at restaurants. They also might avoid social situations in…
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